WELCOME
The Institute of Masters of Wine is the home of exceptional expertise in the wine world. What started more than 65 years ago as an exam for the UK wine trade is now a globally recognised title collectively held by a worldwide family of Masters of Wine. Today, there are 419 MWs based in 30 countries, each making their own contribution to the world of wine. Becoming an MW means gaining entry into a unique wine community; one that brings enriching personal and professional opportunities, as well as lifelong friendships.
ABOUT US
The IMW’s mission is to promote excellence, interaction, and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. As well as running the MW study programme, our programme of worldwide events offers unparalleled opportunities to taste and learn. These tastings and seminars, including our international symposium, are open for anyone to attend – you don’t have to be a Master of Wine to join in.
FIND AN MW
The IMW’s directory of Masters of Wine allows you to search not just by name, but also by skills and specialisms. MWs are active all over the world and in all fields; MWs are winemakers, journalists, consultants, buyers, auctioneers, educators and much more. If you are looking for an MW in a particular country, expert comment on a specific style of wine, a speaker for your event, or experienced commercial advice, look no further.
THE MW EXAM
The MW exam tests the breadth and depth of a candidate’s theoretical knowledge and tasting skills in the art, science and business of wine. By passing the MW exam, you become a member of the IMW, gain the title Master of Wine and can use the initials MW after your name. The MW exam is a series of tasting and theory papers, plus an in-depth research project. You can find out about all stages of the exam, as well as downloading past papers, by clicking below.
Latest News
MW students Dr Erna Blancquaert and Angela Elizabeth Scott receive 2021 Golden Vines® Diversity Scholarships
The 2021 Golden Vines® Diversity Scholarships were awarded to MW students Dr Erna Blancquaert and Angela Elizabeth Scott at a ceremony and dinner held at Annabel’s Private Members Club on 7 October 2021. Forty-two aspiring Black and ethnic minority students from 23...
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Take That’s Gary Barlow launches organic wine range in collaboration with MW-run company
Take That frontman Gary Barlow is launching an organic wine range in collaboration with Peninsula Viticultores, run by Masters of Wine Sam Harrop MW and Andreas Kubach MW. Called Gary Barlow Organic, the range includes a red and a white made from grapes grown in...
2021 MW exam questions and wines revealed
The Institute of Masters of Wine has published the questions from the 2021 MW exam, including the list of wines for the practical (tasting) part of the exam. The complete list of wines can be found here, along with the accompanying questions. The list also shows the...
Ten MW students share special IWSC Foundation scholarship
IMW supporter IWSC Foundation has awarded 10 MW students with a special scholarship due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Ten students from stage two of the MW study programme share a portion of £23,500. IWSC Foundation made the fund available to current stage two and three...
Three new Masters of Wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine is delighted to announce three new Masters of Wine. The new members of the IMW are of three different nationalities, based in two countries. Congratulations to Claire Blackler MW (UK), Michael Henley MW (New Zealand) and Siobhan Turner...
Mags Jango wins the Golden Vines™ Masters of Wine Scholarship
Liquid Icons – the fine wine research and content production company founded by the late, great Gerard Basset OBE MW MS and his friend Lewis Chester DipWSET – are delighted to announce the recipients of 12 new scholarships for BAME/BIPOC wine students: The Golden...
Waitrose wins two awards at the Drinks Business Awards
IMW principal supporter Waitrose has received two awards in the retail category at the Drinks Business Awards, winning Retail Buying Team of the Year and Online Retailer of the Year. View the full list of winners
The wines of Georgia by Lisa Granik MW receives OIV Award
Lisa Granik MW's book The wines of Georgia has won the 2021 OIV Award for the wines and territories category. The book is divided into topical chapters, with the introductory chapters on wine history also providing a general overview of Georgian wine culture. Find on...
Jeremy Cukierman MW releases new book on the impacts of climate change
Jeremy Cukierman MW has released a new book in French entitled Quel vin pour demain? Le vin face aux défis climatiques, which in English translates to Which wine for tomorrow? Wine facing climatic challenges. It is a detailed, educational, narrative book that explains...
Latest News
MW students Dr Erna Blancquaert and Angela Elizabeth Scott receive 2021 Golden Vines® Diversity Scholarships
The 2021 Golden Vines® Diversity Scholarships were awarded to MW students Dr Erna Blancquaert and Angela Elizabeth Scott at a ceremony and dinner held at Annabel’s Private Members Club on 7 October 2021. Forty-two aspiring Black and ethnic minority students from 23...
2021 MW exam questions and wines revealed
The Institute of Masters of Wine has published the questions from the 2021 MW exam, including the list of wines for the practical (tasting) part of the exam. The complete list of wines can be found here, along with the accompanying questions. The list also shows the...
Three new Masters of Wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine is delighted to announce three new Masters of Wine. The new members of the IMW are of three different nationalities, based in two countries. Congratulations to Claire Blackler MW (UK), Michael Henley MW (New Zealand) and Siobhan Turner...
Ten MW students share special IWSC Foundation scholarship
IMW supporter IWSC Foundation has awarded 10 MW students with a special scholarship due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Ten students from stage two of the MW study programme share a portion of £23,500. IWSC Foundation made the fund available to current stage two and three...
Features
Take That’s Gary Barlow launches organic wine range in collaboration with MW-run company
Take That frontman Gary Barlow is launching an organic wine range in collaboration with Peninsula Viticultores, run by Masters of Wine Sam Harrop MW and Andreas Kubach MW. Called Gary Barlow Organic, the range includes a red and a white made from grapes grown in...
Waitrose wins two awards at the Drinks Business Awards
IMW principal supporter Waitrose has received two awards in the retail category at the Drinks Business Awards, winning Retail Buying Team of the Year and Online Retailer of the Year. View the full list of winners
The wines of Georgia by Lisa Granik MW receives OIV Award
Lisa Granik MW's book The wines of Georgia has won the 2021 OIV Award for the wines and territories category. The book is divided into topical chapters, with the introductory chapters on wine history also providing a general overview of Georgian wine culture. Find on...
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